Jimmy Kimmel’s Late-Night Show Abruptly Pulled Off Air
Jimmy Kimmel’s long-running late-night program was unexpectedly canceled just hours before its Thursday broadcast, sparking speculation across Hollywood. The reason, reported by sources as a “personal matter,” remains unaddressed by both Kimmel and ABC.
Unplanned Cancellation
The episode, set to feature actor David Duchovny, “Stranger Things” star Joe Keery, and singer Madison Beer, never aired. Instead, a previously recorded episode from October 28 was shown. The sudden swap left viewers and guests surprised.
Reactions from Guests and Fans
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, @jimmykimmellive needed to reschedule my performance that was originally scheduled to air tonight to a later date,”
wrote Madison Beer on X at 6:33 p.m. ET Thursday, confirming the unexpected change. Fans who had tickets to the taping were also left uncertain, awaiting updates from the network.
Network Silence
As of Friday, ABC has made no official comment regarding the program’s cancellation. Industry site LateNighter cited a “personal matter” as the underlying cause, but no further details have surfaced.
Author Summary
The sudden cancellation of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” prompted widespread speculation, as both ABC and Kimmel have stayed silent on the reasons behind this abrupt decision.